Jukai Ceremony
The ceremony of Jukai consists in receiving the precepts of the Bodhisattva and, by doing so, takes refuge in the three treasures: Buddha, Dharma, Sangha.
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Retreat Night (in person & online)
On Retreat Night we offer an opportunity to settle into your meditation practice with two or three 25-minute periods of zazen, interspersed with walking meditation (called kinhin). Turning the light inward we explore the causes of suffering and what can end it. This invitation is extended to everyone. *Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82008151977 Our Monday night programs begin […]
Morning Zazen & Service (in-person and online)
Please join us for early morning silent meditation each Thursday before Study Group meeting. Contact Rollin Ives at twl4148@gmail.com for Zoom login and program information. Schedule: 5:45-Zoom room opens, 6:00-Zazen, 6:30-Walking Meditation, 6:40-Zazen, 7:10-Service •Download SFZC Chants in PDF.
Dharma Talk by Nyokai Laurie Senauke (in person & online)
Nyokai Laurie Senauke started formal Zen practice in 1980 at San Francisco Zen Center and lived at Tassajara for three years. In 1989 she married Hozan Alan Senauke, moved to Berkeley Zen Center, and raised their two children. After several years of intense focus on child-rearing, she gradually returned to more involvement in formal practice. […]
Rohatsu Sesshin, led by So-On Jim Hare (in person and online)
Welcome and orientation to Rohatsu Sesshin, Nov. 28 - Dec. 5, 2021 This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and celebrating Buddha’s awakening, which is our awakening too. This sesshin will be a […]
Rohatsu Sesshin, morning program (online)
Morning Rohatsu schedule, Monday - Wednesday. 6:00 Zazen 6:30 Kinhin 6:40 Zazen 7:10 Service Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule Register on Eventbrite.com This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for […]
Dharma Talk by So On Jim Hare (in person & online)
So’On Jim Hare serves as Tanto, or head of practice. He lived in the San Francisco Zen Center community from 1980 to 1984, and was lay ordained by Tenshin Reb Anderson in 1985. He served as Head Student at Green Gulch Farm during the spring 2002 practice period. He was priest ordained by Rev. Myo […]
Rohatsu Sesshin, morning program (online)
Morning Rohatsu schedule, Monday - Wednesday. 6:00 Zazen 6:30 Kinhin 6:40 Zazen 7:10 Service Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule Register on Eventbrite.com This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for […]
Rohatsu Sesshin, evening program (online)
Evening Rohatsu schedule, Tuesday - Thursday, 5 pm - 8:45 pm. 5:00 Zazen 5:30 Service Break/Dinner 7:30 Zazen 8:00 Kinhin 8:10 Zazen 8:40 Refuges Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time […]
Rohatsu Sesshin, morning program (online)
Morning Rohatsu schedule, Monday - Wednesday. 6:00 Zazen 6:30 Kinhin 6:40 Zazen 7:10 Service Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule Register on Eventbrite.com This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time of the year and for […]
Rohatsu Sesshin, evening program (online)
Evening Rohatsu schedule, Tuesday - Thursday, 5 pm - 8:45 pm. 5:00 Zazen 5:30 Service Break/Dinner 7:30 Zazen 8:00 Kinhin 8:10 Zazen 8:40 Refuges Full Rohatsu Sesshin Schedule This traditional week of intensified practice celebrates the enlightenment of our original teacher in India, Shakyamuni Buddha. Rohatsu sesshin is a time for bringing light into the dark time […]